Sandhána Bespoke Experiences
To give you some inspiration of what is on offer, here is some samples of bespoke retreats and events we can curate for your desired experience.
COUPLES CONNECTION
Nurturing a healthy, loving relationships is an ongoing journey. Over time, the dynamics that shape and bind us evolve, leading to shifts in our connections both with our partners and within ourselves. Are you yearning to rekindle the flame with your partner? To delve into realms of deeper intimacy and cultivate a profound sense of connection? Imagine having a safe haven to explore your desires and rediscover your body, allowing yourself to fully embrace embodiment and experience heightened pleasure. Through a blend of exploring communication, expressive practices, mindful movement, and intentional breathwork, you'll be equipped with practical tools to reignite the passion in your relationship. Moreover, ample opportunities for deep relaxation will be provided, offering you the nourishing rest needed to foster deeper connections and intimacy.
HEALING HEARTS
Traumatic events, such as separation or the loss of a loved one, can profoundly shape our lives. How we navigate and emerge from these experiences is a choice we make. Having traversed this path ourselves, we are uniquely positioned to compassionately support you through the healing process. True healing requires dedicating time to ourselves, fully experiencing those difficult emotions, and allowing ourselves to truly feel them. Our practices are designed to support you in this journey, helping you process what is holding you back and empowering you to take the next step forward. As a result, you'll walk away feeling a little lighter, clearer, and able to breathe a little easier, with a deeper understanding of who you are and the reassurance you are not alone. We also offer programs to delve deeper into this work.
BREATHE & BOND
Are you seeking a distinctive team-building experience or Christmas celebration with your colleagues? One where you can tackle challenges together while exploring ways to enhance your collective health and well-being? Research increasingly highlights the positive impacts of practices like yoga, breathwork, meditation, and cold exposure on mental well-being, performance, and productivity. We're here to collaborate with you in crafting an experience tailored to your team's specific needs. It's a far more enriching approach to boosting team morale than the traditional route of indulging in a few too many drinks and nursing hangovers the next day! Our offerings accommodate groups of up to fourteen people, with follow-up programs also available to help integrate these practices into participants' lives seamlessly.
SOULFUL SOIRÉE
Whether you're celebrating a birthday or simply craving quality time with your friends, our space is perfect for your intimate gathering. You'll feel more connected as you share meaningful moments in our serene environment. Enjoy exclusive access to the hot tub, sauna, and ice bath, creating an atmosphere of relaxation and rejuvenation. Elevate your experience with optional activities such as yoga, embodied movement classes, breathwork, or sound healing, tailored to deepen your connection and enhance your well-being. To complete the experience, consider adding catering for a delightful, cozy dinner illuminated by atmospheric candlelight, or bring your own food for a personalised touch. And of course, there's always the option to bring a birthday cake to make the celebration even sweeter.
GLOW & GROOM
Planning a destination wedding on Waiheke and unsure how to spend the day while the ladies get their hair and makeup done? Have you promised to stay completely sober for the vows, ruling out and visits to the vineyards as an entertainment option? We have the perfect bonding activity for you and your mates. We’ll start with an expert explanation about the health benefits and help you understand your "why" behind what you're about to experience. Then, you'll participate in an activating breath work session, followed by a guided immersion in icy cold six-degree Celsius water. Then, unwind with a sauna and spa session. We guarantee you'll arrive at your special day on a natural high, fully charged and invigorated!
SACRED MOTHER
Celebrate and honor the incredible journey ahead for your dear friend as she transitions from maiden to motherhood, or enters another chapter of motherhood with a Blessing Way ceremony. Gather together to shower her with love and support, sharing words of wisdom and heartfelt blessings. The opening circle sets the tone, providing an opportunity for everyone to express their love and share words of wisdom as she embarks on this beautiful journey. These are options that can be tailored specifically for them, encompassing gentle movement and dance, sound healing, and meditation, all meticulously crafted to nourish, nurture, and restore her spirit during this sacred time.
DIVINE UNION
Elevate your pre-wedding celebration with an intimate soirée that will leave you glowing, vibrant, and ready to harness the excitement of this next chapter. Gather with all the special friends who have shared the journey through thick and thin, and embark on a truly memorable experience focused on connection and well-being. Our healthy alternative to the traditional hen's party offers a nourishing and grounded celebration, complete with options to joyfully move, to cultivate calm in the stillness, indulge in the soothing waters of a hot tub, invigorate in an ice bath, and unwind in a sauna. The opening ceremony will pay tribute to the guest of honor, setting the intention for a meaningful gathering.
“Be nourished with delicious plant-based organic food made locally on the island. We can cater to your group’s needs.”
Stillness
Yin
In our fast paced lifestyles we can often put quietude way down the list of priorities. We are rewarded for our achievements and it’s often only when something happens to our bodies that we start to explore the benefits of meditation and slower practices. The activation of the parasympathetic nervous reaps innumerable benefits. If your tendency is to push your body and have a lot of stress in your life, then it’s likely that these practices are perfect for you.
Movement
Yang
We need balance in our lives and as much as we need some stillness, we also equally need to challenge our cardiovascular system, strength and flexibility. Small bursts of stress are great for the body, as is getting the blood and oxygen flowing. These movement practices also build vital energy in the body and when this is cultivated it can weave its way into all aspects of your life, increasing vibrancy and radiance.
“Connect with your group of friends in this tranquil environment. ”
“Sandhána is your home away from home.”
